Rowing Australia

Purpose of Role:
The Pontoon Assistant is a voluntary position that assists with boat holding at victory ceremonies and ensures smooth rotation of boats approaching and leaving the victory pontoon area.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Ensure boats at the victory and finish pontoon are held securely.
• Ensuring boats enter and depart the victory ceremony in a safe and
• orderly fashion.
• Support the Ceremonies Coordinator in any other way required.
• complete a minimum of 2 shifts during the event

Note: The Pontoon Assistant must have a knowledge of the safe handling of rowing boats, be nimble and be prepared for lots of bending.

Volunteer Benefits

• Official volunteer uniform including shirt, cap, drink bottle and bag
• Food and drink during your shift
• The experience of volunteering at an amazing event
• Opportunity to chat with international athletes
• Opportunity to view quality racing and see Australia’s best rowers in action!
• Free parking
• Post-event thank you function
• Volunteer Certificate/Reference Letter as required